Subarachnoid haemorrhage due to upper cervical trauma W.A. Harland, J.F. Pitts, A.A. Watson Journal of Clinical Pathology 1983;36:1335-1341
Learning to fly J.F. Pitts Glasgow Medicine 1986;3:8-11
Giant leiomyoma of the bladder S.P. Bramwell, J.F. Pitts, S.E. Goudie, B.J. Abel British Journal of Urology 1987;60:178-184
The association of Fuchs' corneal endothelial dystrophy with axial hypermetropia, shallow anterior chamber and angle closure glaucoma J.F. Pitts, J.L. Jay British Journal of Ophthalmology 1990;74:601-604
Screening for glaucoma in geriatric medical practice using ophthalmoscopy and oculokinetic perimetry D.W.Bruce, B.E.Damato, B.O.Williams, J.F.Pitts, D. Holding Journal of Clinical and Experimental Gerontology 1990;12:13-24
Retinal detachments due to chronic lymphocytic leukaemia J.A. Murphy, J.F. Pitts, J. Dudgeon, R.B. Hogg, A.N. Harnett Clinical and Laboratory Haematology 1991;13:217-220 Etretinate and visual function: a one-year follow-up study J.F. Pitts, R.M. Mackie, G.N. Dutton, E.A. McClure, D. Allan British Journal of Dermatology 1991;125:53-55
Subconjunctival haemorrhage - a sign of hypertension? J.F. Pitts, A.G. Jardine, S.B. Murray, N.H. Barker British Journal of Ophthalmology 1992; 76: 297-299 A case of developmental glaucoma presenting with abdominal colic and subnormal intraocular pressure E.M. Talbot, J.F. Pitts, J. Dudgeon, W.R. Lee Journal of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 1992;29:116-119
Bilateral Kimura's disease of the eyelids S.M. Kennedy, J.F. Pitts, W.R. Lee, D.C. Gibbons British Journal of Ophthalmology 1992; 76: 755-757
Manchineel keratoconjunctivitis J.F. Pitts, N.H. Barker, D.C. Gibbons, J.L. Jay British Journal of Ophthalmology 1993;77:284-288
Ophthalmic toxicity during carboplatin therapy E.M. Rankin, J.F. Pitts Annals of Oncology 1993;4:337-338
Congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy associated with nail hypoplasia R. Stirling, J.F. Pitts, K. Robson, N.R. Galloway, R. Newbury-Ecob British Journal of Ophthalmology 1994;78:77-78
Diagnosis of eyelid, conjunctival and lacrimal disease C. Hicks, J.F. Pitts Optician 1994;207:20-25
Lacrimal surgery in patients with congenital cranial or facial anomalies C. Hicks, J.F. Pitts, G.E. Rose Eye 1994;8:583-591
Trans-scleral indirect laser drainage of subretinal fluid J.F. Pitts, S.D. Schwartz, J. Wells, Z.J. Gregor Eye 1996;10:465-468
A simple method of warming local anaesthetic solutions R. Fuller, J.F. Pitts, L. Koornneef Eye 1995;9:809-810
Eyelid problems in facial palsy J.R.O. Collin, R. Sampath, C. Watts, J. Pitts, N. Rowson, A. McGrouther. Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology 1996;10:106-114
Steps to correct eyelid disease J. Pitts General Practitioner 1997;May 30:2-4
Comparison of dacryocystography and lacrimal scintigraphy in the diagnosis of functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction MJ Wearne, J. Pitts, GE Rose Br J Ophthalmol 1999;83:1032-1035 Clinical-legal problems in ophthalmology J Pitts Health Care Risk Report 1999;5:19-20
Use of the disposable dermatological trephine in the treatment of chalazia R Moosavi, J Pitts Eye News (in press)
Aviation Ophthalmology R Hunter, J Pitts (in preparation)
Hepatocellular carcinoma metastatic to the sphenoid wing Pitts J, Rootman J (in preparation)
Recent advances in thyroid decompression Pitts J, Rootman J (in preparation)
Books and book chapters
Chapter 1 (Eyelids), Chapter 2 (Orbit) and Chapter 3 (Lacrimal System) in Ophthalmology Revision Aid, Ed. Peng T. Khaw, BMJ Publishing, London, 1996.
Various chapters in Craniofacial Trauma, N. Jones (Ed.) Oxford University Press, 1997. This is a practical guide for general surgeons and A&E specialists and was prepared by a team of specialists in ophthalmology, neurosurgery, ENT and maxillofacial surgery.
Chapter 2 (Principles of Eyelid Repair) in Fundamentals of Clinical Ophthalmology, Ed. J R O Collin and G E Rose, BMJ Publishing, 2002.
Chapter 9 (Epiphora), Chapter 22 (Disorders of the eyelids), Chapter 23 (Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus) and Chapter 30 (Disorders of the orbit) in the 3rd edition of Clinical Ophthalmology, Ed. R. Pitts Crick and P.T. Khaw, Hodder and Staughton, London, 2003.
Chapter: Vision and Eye Disorders in the 4th Edition of Fitness for Work, Oxford University Press, in preparation for publication in 2006.
Presentations, posters, and videos
Aviation medicine Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron, 1982
Medical effects of nuclear weapons Glasgow Medical Group, 1983
The associaton of Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy with angle closure glaucoma Scottish Ophthalmological Club, 1989 Glaucoma Group Meeting, 1989
Trabeculectomy in the treatment of congenital glaucoma Symposium in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Glasgow, 1990
Retrolaminar microinfarction of the optic nerve in secondary glaucoma Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland, Dublin, 1991
A new eye disease in the Caribbean? Ophthalmological Society of the West Indies, Barbados, 1992 An interdisciplinary approach to sinus trauma European Association of Facial Plastics. Eurosurgery, London, 1993
Lacrimal surgery in congenital craniofacial anomalies Scottish Ophthalmological Club, 1994 Royal College of Ophthalmologists Annual Congress, Guernsey, 1994
Trans-scleral indirect laser drainage of subretinal fluid American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1994 Royal College of Ophthalmologists Annual Congress, Birmingham, 1995
The use of Z-plasty in the treatment of upper eyelid scarring Royal College of Ophthalmologists Annual Congress, Birmingham, 1995
Upper eyelid lowering with adjustable sutures in thyroid associated disease Royal College of Ophthalmologists Annual Congress, Birmingham, 1995
Brow suspension in the treatment of essential blepharospasm ESOPRS, Rostock, 1995
Chronic granulomatous inflammation of the eyelids ESOPRS, Rostock, 1995
Comparison of dacryocystography and lacrimal scintigraphy in the diagnosis of functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction ESOPRS, Budapest, 1998
Autogenous hard palate mucosa: the ideal lower eyelid spacer? American Academy of Ophthalmologists, Orlando, 1999
Legal Aspects of the Medical Certification of Aircrew CAA AME Symposium, Gatwick, 2004
Oculoplastic Surgery Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners, Barbados, 2004.
HIV Ophthalmology Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners, Barbados, 2005.
What is the impact of Magnetic Resonance Imaging on back pain patients’ anxiety levels? British Society of Rheumatology, 2006
Red Flag Signs in Ophthalmic Emergencies Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners and Royal Society of Medicine London, 2006.
Recent courses
Certificate in Medical Law and Ethics Glasgow University 1998
Management for consultants King’s Fund 1998
Managing finance for consultants InSight 1999
Excellence in Report Writing Bond Solon 1999
Courtroom Skills Training Bond Solon 1999
Lacrimal surgery Ipswich 2001
Consultant appraisal London Chest Hospital 2002
Diploma in Aviation Medicine King’s College, London 2004
LLM in Legal Aspects of Medical Practice Cardiff Law School 2004
